Read the Bible passage Sermon outline “We’re not ready…” In that day: The Lord will humble human pride (2:6-17) The Lord will destroy man-made idols (2:18-22) The Lord will judge oppressive leaders (3:1-15) The Lord will snatch away finery (3:16-4:1) The Lord will create lasting beauty, cleansing, and security (4:2-6) The glorious gospel: That day…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The best-laid plans… A Plan for Jerusalem A Plan involving Judgment A Plan leading to Transformation A Plan fulfilled in Jesus
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline What has profoundly shaped your life? A bit of background on 1 Peter The big idea 1 Peter 5:12 “…I have written to you briefly, encouraging and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it” Exiles Scattered (v1) Chosen by God (v2) New birth…
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Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Home is…? Kids: obey your parents in the Lord (v. 1-3) Dads: train up your kids in the Lord (v. 4) Slaves and Masters: Work for the Lord (v. 5-9) A worthy walk: Serving Jesus in all of life
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline 1. Alarm Bells! 2. Insights from Context – grace (3.19-21, 4.1-3, 5.1-2, 5:18ff) – submission is for everyone(5.21) – submission will look different (wives … children … slaves …) – a bigger story, a greater reality(5.31-32) 3. Pastoral Gold – wives: Respect your husbands(5.22-24,33) – headship explained(5.28-31) – husbands: Love your wives(5.25-33) 4.…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A family walk (v. 1) Walk in love (v. 2-7) Walk in light (v. 8-14) Walk in wisdom (v. 15-21)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Aussies hate hypocrisy 1. Christians who talk the talk should walk the walk ‘Walking’ is a big idea in Ephesians 4-6 Ephesians 4:1 – ‘… live a life worthy of the calling …’ Literally ‘… walk worthy of the calling …’ Ephesians 4:17 – ‘… you must no…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Is Church any different? 1. What Holds a Church Together? Then/therefore (v1) What is the ‘calling’ being talked about? (v1) Walking worthy of the calling (v3) 2. How do we stick together? The immature church (v14) The mature church (v15) Speaking the truth in love (v15) ‘Bearing with…
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